The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 18942 sells for about $638,521, or $265 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,496 a month.
ZIP 18942 — Ottsville
The 18942 market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand for rural residential properties, keeping prices elevated despite broader economic headwinds. While affordability remains a challenge for some, the area's appeal to remote workers and families continues to support market stability.
This ZIP is best suited for families and professionals seeking a rural lifestyle with access to regional employment hubs, as well as investors looking for stable, long-term rental demand.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 4.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 18942, Bucks County PA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Ottsville is a rural community in Bucks County with crime rates significantly lower than the national and regional averages, primarily characterized by low-level property incidents.
Schools serving the area are part of the Palisades School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation for academic performance and student-to-teacher ratios.
The area faces moderate risks related to localized flooding near the Delaware River tributaries and seasonal wildfire risks in heavily wooded sections, typical for rural Bucks County.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia employment corridors, though the area remains largely residential with limited large-scale commercial development.
Property taxes are levied by Bucks County, the Palisades School District, and Tinicum Township, with rates reflecting local school funding requirements and municipal services.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents traveling toward Doylestown, Allentown, or the Philadelphia metro area via PA-611 and local arterial roads.
The area features significant outdoor amenities including Nockamixon State Park, local hiking trails, and proximity to the Delaware River for water-based recreation.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options and a stable, long-term tenant base.
The local economy is largely supported by small businesses, agriculture, and residents commuting to major employers in the broader Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley regions.
Public transit is minimal; the area relies heavily on private vehicle infrastructure and highway access via PA-611.
Development is strictly managed by township zoning, focusing on preserving rural character and limiting high-density residential projects.
Bucks County utilizes a county-wide assessment system based on historical base-year values, adjusted for significant improvements.
Parcels are subject to Palisades School District taxes and local township municipal levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the rural nature of the area and proximity to forested zones, with standard coverage availability.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 18942 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Crayola Experience4.215.4 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.812.8 mi
- Dave & Buster's Lehigh4.219.9 mi
- NORTHLANDZ Train Museum & Miniature Wonderland4.618.5 mi
- Giggleberry Fair and Painted Pony Cafe4.410.9 mi
- Peddler's Village4.711 mi
- PPL Center4.518.5 mi
- Jefferson Park4.718.5 mi
- Wind Creek Event Center4.414.3 mi
- Mercer Museum4.811.4 mi
- Peddler's Village4.711 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.810.5 mi
- Ringing Rocks County Park4.66.7 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.812.8 mi
- Mercer Museum4.811.4 mi
- Peddler's Village4.711 mi
- Crayola Experience4.215.4 mi
- Fonthill Castle4.810.5 mi
- SteelStacks4.714.6 mi
- Mercer Museum4.811.4 mi
- Ringing Rocks County Park4.66.7 mi
- Kids Castle Central Park4.812.8 mi
- Peace Valley Park4.810.5 mi
- Nockamixon State Park4.73.8 mi
- Ralph Stover State Park4.74.3 mi
- Highway Marine4.610.7 mi
- Doylestown Country Club4.611.6 mi
- Imagen Golf59.7 mi
- Peddler's Village4.711 mi
- Quakertown Farmers Market and Flea Market4.39 mi
- Solebury Orchards4.89.4 mi
- Marshalls & HomeGoods4.49.6 mi
- The Ciderhouse at Ironbound Farm4.612.5 mi
- Lehigh Valley International Airport4.519.2 mi
- Trenton-Mercer Airport3.922.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering boating, fishing, and hiking trails.
Provides regional access for kayaking and scenic recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.